Ruth Gordon
American actress and writer (1896–1985)
Ruth Gordon Jones was an American actress, playwright, screenwriter and novelist, widely known for a career that spanned seven decades, beginning by performing on Broadway at age 19. Known for her nasal voice and distinctive personality, Gordon gained international recognition and critical acclaim for film roles that continued into her 70s and 80s. Her later work included performances in Rosemary's Baby (1968), What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? (1969), Where's Poppa? (1970), Harold and Maude (1971), Every Which Way but Loose (1978), Any Which Way You Can (1980), and My Bodyguard (1980).
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 12 films (1940–1978) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 6 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Abe Lincoln In Illinois | RKO Radio Pictures | 1:10 | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1940 | DR. EHRLICH'S MAGIC BULLET. | William Dieterle | 3708 | 16mm | Color & B&W | sound |
| 1941 | Two-Faced Woman. | George Cukor, Andrew Marton | 10 reels | B&W | sound | |
| 1942 | Two-Faced Woman. | George Cukor, Andrew Marton | 10 reels | B&W | sound | |
| 1948 | A double life. | George Cukor | 103 min | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1949 | A Double Life | Universal Pictures Co. Inc. | 104 min | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1949 | Adam's rib | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corp. (Publisher) | 1:41:00 | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1960s | [Fantasy and sci-fi--trailers.] | 11 | 16mm | Color & B&W | sound | |
| 1968 | Rosemary's baby | Films inc. | 136 mi | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1968 | Rosemary's Baby. | Paramount Pictures Corp. & William Castle Enterprises Inc. | 137 min | 35mm | Color | sound |
| 1969 | What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? | Lee H. Katzin | 101 min | Color | ||
| 1978 | Every Which Way but Loose | James Fargo | 113 min | Color |